General Advices

Understanding your alternatives If your arthritis treatment plan includes an oral nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), such as ibuprofen (Motrin®, Advil®) or naproxen (Aleve®), you may be concerned about the risks associated with these drugs. Systemic NSAIDs carry a risk of cardiovascular and kidney issues, stroke, bleeding and ulcers, explains physiatrist. The risk increases with

Athletic trainers help keep student athletes safe, healthy and happy. You’re chatting with your teen about sports practice when your budding athlete mentions the school’s athletic trainer. Admit it: Your first thought was, The school’s what? If you’re a little fuzzy on the whole athletic trainer thing, you’re not alone.

Understanding types + how to find relief Can you describe your pain?This will likely be one of the first questions your doctor asks if you complain of chronic pain. Unless there’s an obvious reason for pain, your doctor needs a lot of information to identify the underlying cause. This includes

Your commute could be the reason for your neck, back and shoulder pain Driving can be stressful. Traffic, road rage and the car that just cut you off without a blinker can all contribute to how you feel behind the wheel. But it’s not just the external elements that can

Plus, how long to ice an injury and other icing tips For athletes and athletic trainers, it’s a debate as old as rock-paper-scissors: Which ice pack is best for an injury? From homemade ice packs to gel ice packs, the possibilities are endless. The best ice packs for injuries (spoiler

Understand how these imaging tests differ When aches, pains and other symptoms stem from a problem with the musculoskeletal system (meaning the bones, muscles, cartilage, tendons, ligaments and joints) your doctor may order an imaging test to help determine the underlying cause. There are several ways of looking inside the body, including

To keep bones and joints as strong and healthy as possible, we know that our bodies need certain nutrients. Why not get them by taking supplements? Or, cover all the nutrient bases by taking a daily multivitamin? It’s not that simple. Even though vitamins, minerals and other nutrients can be

Getting the facts straight about osteoarthritis Have you ever predicted a storm from just feeling it in your joints? You’ve probably heard other people say it, too. But is there any truth behind this common statement? There’s a lot of misinformation about osteoarthritis (OA) pain and treatment, but rheumatologist , helps debunks some

How to maintain your mobility well beyond retirement If you have recurring or chronic joint pain, you may think joint replacement surgery is your only option for relief. However, you may want to explore several less invasive options first to help maintain mobility as you age. With millions of people wanting to stay active into

Athletic trainer answers your brace-cleaning questions If your provider has recommended a medical or sports brace for an injury, you might be wondering how often to clean it and how to take care of it. Athletic trainer Brian Warner answers questions about how to maintain braces properly to keep them

Plus, tips on how to recover Today, people are enjoying longer lives — but joint pain from osteoarthritis persists and can interfere with an active lifestyle. That’s why many people decide to have hip or knee replacement surgery. But is it possible to ever be too old for joint replacement?

Several options to help get you moving If you’re one of the 30 million adults in the United States who live with joint pain, you know it’s often debilitating. It can keep you from staying active and even make daily chores seem impossible. What you might not know is that your doctor